Flying from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Oakland.
To ensure you catch your OAK to MSP flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Sun Country Airlines offers direct flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Minneapolis — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
Sun Country Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. These are the top stopovers between OAK and MSP:
Denver International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Right now, $214 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $422. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from OAK to MSP.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
OAK is located at 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from OAK land on schedule 83.61% of the time.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Oakland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to OAK:
Arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Reserve a hotel near MSP if you have a late Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Thrifty or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Minneapolis and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
The street address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to central Minneapolis has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It'll take around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Minneapolis. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Minneapolis is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OAK to MSP around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Milwaukee is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Minneapolis. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
Around 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis, Omaha is another favourite stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.
